He was born in Saline County Feb. 10, 1966, to Gaylon and Carolyn (Zinn) Parks. He was a groundskeeper at the Kokopelli Golf Course in Marion.

Monty is survived by his parents; a daughter, Kayla Parks; sister, Minty Waide; a brother, Shawn Parks; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services are 1 p.m. Thursday Oct. 4, 2012, at the North America Cemetery with visitation from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at the Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia. The Rev. John Howat will officiate.